ringroad
Translation
beltway, loop
Examples
Take the ring road to avoid the city centre traffic.
Take the beltway to avoid the city center traffic.
Grammar Patterns
a/the beltway The new beltway has reduced congestion.
Similar Words
bypass, orbital, beltway
Etymology
A compound of 'ring' (circular shape) and 'road'. A road that forms a ring around a town or city.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'road' that makes a complete 'ring' around a town. In the US, it's often called a 'beltway'.